Posted by CyberVisitor
Here's a complete guide on how to have mp3 ringtones for Vodafone branded phones like the F500i, K700i and K750i without debranding it (and risk losing your warranty). Remember, your firmware must be at least R2V001. For the K750i it doesn't matter what firmware you have though.
First download "DRM Packager" from the Sony Ericssons developer site. You need to register on the site to download, but the registration is simple, free and open for every one. http://developer.sonyericsson[....]obal/docstools/misc/p_misc.jsp
When the file is downloaded, install the application and launch it. Drag the mp3 ringtones to the main window. Then make sure the files are selected (by clicking on them in the main window). Press the "Create DRM Content" button and the converted files are placed in a separate folder in the same directory as the original ones. No need to change any of the applications settings in order to make it work. After that you need to get the files into your phone. With bluetooth there are no problems if it came with it's own software and you use the "Send to..." feature. The phone recognises the files correctly. If you use Sony Ericssons File Manager (with or without bluetooth), then the files must be dragged to the root directory in order for the phone to recognise them properly. If these steps are followed, you will have working mp3 files as ringtones! No need to debrand you phone just for that reason!
Good luck!
UPDATE: The link to the application "DRM Packager" is broken since Sony Ericsson has decided not to make the application available anymore. In this thread people have posted links where the "DRM Packager" can be downloaded from though. So just keep on reading
[ This Message was edited by: cybervisitor on 2005-08-18 21:33 ]
Posted by Stenberg
Wouldnt it be kind of silly/stupid to buy one of these branded/injured phones? Better to buy a fully working one to start with.
Posted by nleeb68
I have firmware version R2N001 and am able to set the pre-loaded MP3s as ringtones but not ones I have encoded with DRM and sent to the phone. Are there any other criteria of the MP3 files so that they can be played as ringtones?
Posted by rayleigh
hi Ive transferred the mp3 back to my laptop loaded them up on the drm package and get the files protected successfully and then go back to the folder and send then back to my phone and I get the message cant set sound as a ringtone. what have i done wrong?
[ This Message was edited by: rayleigh on 2004-10-27 22:06 ]
Posted by CyberVisitor
@rayleigh
You need to send the "converted" files to the phone, not the original ones since they aren't actually converted. The original files are not modified in any way, so sending them to the phone is useless. The application creates a folder called "DRM" and inside that folder you'll find the newly created files (they have the .dm file ending in them). These files are what I am referring to as "converted", not the original ones.
If this doesn't help, check your firmware. It needs to be at least R2V001 (R2Nxxx wont work).
[ This Message was edited by: CyberVisitor on 2004-10-27 22:59 ]
Posted by Faaip
Hi, I have a SE F500i Vodaphone and I did just like described here: I installed the DRM Packager, made a DRM-protected MP3 en send it to my mobile by using the infrared-port on my laptop. So far so good... The MP3 is listed as an MP3 with protection (the little key beside it), but I can't use it as a ringtone or anything else for that matter... Does anyone know what I did wrong?
Tnx
Posted by Vlammetje
Do you have R2V firmware? If not it won't work.
Posted by punkinnit
It works..............thx
Posted by Faaip
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No, I haven't. And can't seem to find it anywhere. I bought the SE F500i Vodafone in Belgium, and apparently the R2V firmware hasn't been released here yet.
So if there's nothing else I could do, I'll just have to wait...
Thanks anyway.
Posted by kjilorv
My phone (SE F500i) says:
R2E011
prgCXC125900_EU_2_A
ITP SW version
CXC 125 860 R2A
Customization
CDA102237/2 R23A
cxc125879 R2E011
VFE_1
Should this firmware accept DRM protected MP3's as created with SE's DRM packager ? I tried it but it did not work
Posted by rhemax
You can use the Make Your Own Truetone Ringtone to upload mp3 ringtones to your phone. Check it out at:
http://www.ringtonegalaxy.com/
Posted by CyberVisitor
@kjilorv
No, R2Exxx will not work - sorry! It's an older firmware. You need to have your firmware updated to R2V001.
Posted by stardotstar
All,
I have been following this thread and those like it since I found my Voda branded K700 would not allow some carefully crafted ringtones I had made in anticipation of getting the new phone.
I since discovered all the issues that have been discussed at length and am currently awaiting Voda's response to my request for an unbranded phone. I fear I may be waiting in vain.
As a result I am prepared to look at upgrading it from R2N001 to R2V001 which a local service centre says they can do for nothing since it is under warranty. It will however be the latest R2V001 Vodafone version and I take it that following the instructions in this thread I will be able to then use the DRM system to use my ringtones.
Just want clarification before I go ahead and get the phone flashed...
Would someone be good enough to provide some confidence that this is a good approach and will not damage my phone or my voda account etc?
Cheers,
stardot
Posted by CyberVisitor
@stardotstar
Changing from R2Nxxx to R2Vxxx will enable you to have mp3 files as ringtones if the above guide is followed. R2Vxxx has no downside compared to R2Nxxx - none at all! The only difference is that the R2Vxxx version handles DRM files.
Posted by CyberVisitor
By the way, I have the original Ericsson ringtones called "Mixed", "High", "Medium" and "Low" in both ordinary mp3 file format and DRM files. The latter works on Vodafone branded phones with firmware R2Vxxx. They are original tones extracted from a T68 and professionally resampled - sounds perfect and should have been included in all Sony Ericsson phones for those who wants ringtones that sounds like a real ringtone should!
I know that a lot of people are looking for those tones (but they can't be found), so just send me a pm and I'll mail them to those who wants them.
Posted by stardotstar
Works great! R2V001 has solved the problem for the branded K700 (as has been previously posted) and I used the DRM app to sign the MP3s I want to use. So this is a good solution and I will let Voda off the hook, still think they are cheeky to be charging for ringtones whilst barring native features of the phone.
Cheers for the guide - very helpful
I learned heaps here in a very short time!
Nice work all
Will.*
Posted by muppetguy
i have rza041 will this be compatible
Posted by CyberVisitor
@muppetguy
Your firmware is R2A041, not RZA041. It's the oldest firmware around... update to R2V001 and everything will work as long as you follow the guide.
Posted by quoling
Hi All,
Just got a F500i which is a great little phone - apart from the lack of MP3's - I have been looking at this description on how to get this working but without success - when I try to upload the converted files - I get a message about the file cannot be uploaded - why? - where should I upload it to? - do I use the handset manager or something else?
I have also been reading a lot about the firmware - my version is R2E001 is this the latest one?
Thanks in advance for a quick answer
Pete
Posted by CyberVisitor
@quoling
1. You have to drag the files to your phones main directory if you use a file manager to transfer the files to your phone. If you use an application that transfer the files without letting you chose directory, then the files most likely are being recognised and placed properly in your phone.
2. However, you cannot use converted mp3 files in your phone since your firmware is old. You will have to update the firmware to R2V001 in order to make it work. It's possible that you have managed to transfer the files correctly as described above (I really can't tell with your short description), but since your firmware is old and cannot handle converted mp3 files, it wont work anyway.
As you can see, the solution is in two steps: Having a firmware that handles the converted files and having the files properly transferred to your phone. For instance, if you manually drag your converted files to your phones "Sound" folder, then your phone can't handle the files properly (this is only the case with converted files; if you drag ordinary sound files that work with your phone without modification - like midi-files - then those files can be dragged manually to the sounds folder though). So, get your phone updated and follow the guide once again and everything will be fine!
[ This Message was edited by: CyberVisitor on 2004-11-25 13:36 ]
Posted by quoling
Thanks for the advise - seems strange that a new phone has such an old firmware installed
- for some reason I cannot seem to use a file manager - my phone is not recognised - so I have tried using the USB-Handset manager, but the .dm files are not recognised...anyway as you say without the firmware update I cannot do it anyway - is the firmware only updateable through 'shops' or can I download it somwhere?
Thanks
Pete
Posted by johnno
after reading all this...i have decided to burn my phone & all my clothes & run naked thru my local library in protest at vodafones unwillingness to put such old firmware in their phones!
the local police however were not so amused!
i should be let out in time for xmas...thanks!
Posted by DiZi
Hey im sorry to bring this thread back again
But i need to know something, i have done all the steps and i have the correct firmware and i use a bluetooth USB-dongle and none of this is a problem.
The problem is that when i create "DRM content" in DRM Packager i get two files in my DRM folder.
songname.copy
songname.dd
And i dont get this, i get two files? Which should i send? And why is it named copy? songname.copy is the one that is the same size as the original mp3-file!? Might be a stupid question ;D
Best Regards from Daniel
Posted by CyberVisitor
@DiZi
Open the application "Sony Ericsson Digital Rights Management Packager". Choose the menu "Option" and then the menu item "Configuration...". In the new window that appears, choose "Forward-lock" as DRM method (in the first pull down menu). Click "Ok" and try again. You should now get a converted file ending with the extension .drm. Send this file to your phone. If your software is R2V001 (or later) everything will work fine.
Good luck!
Posted by sevastos
Cybervisitor, let me correct you and say that the extension is .dm and add that if the DRM file you copy to the main audio folder has a filename of just one word, (eg. Traffic.dm) the phone will not recognise it and will prompt you to delete it. But, if it is one word ending with a number (eg. Traffic1.dm) or more than one words (eg. DJ Tiesto - Traffic.dm) then everything is works finek!
Posted by CyberVisitor
@sevastos
1. Yes, the file extension is .dm and not .drm.
2. The file name can be a single word and doesn't need a number in it. You are wrong! I have tested it, and it works just great. The file need to be transfered to the root directory so the phone re-directs it to the correct corresponding folder. If you drag it to the sounds folder (for example), then the file is not recognized though. There must be something wrong with your computers software that performs the transfer, or something else!
Posted by Vlammetje
all filenames seem to work for me even one word filenames
Posted by zerokillz
I have a problem!
Some mp3īs can i use as a ringtone and some canīt i use as a ringtone? I have done all the steps as the guide says! What is the problem?
Posted by Vlammetje
well I have no idea really.
What is the file extension of the ringtones you upload to your phone?
How did you upload them to your phone?
Which phone do you have?
If one with memorystick, are the ringtones stored on memorystick or on phone memory?
What is the error message you get when a ringtone can not be set? (literal text please)
and one comment re: necessity of R2V firmware: this is only for K700i folks
Posted by zerokillz
Ok... i have a v800 and i tought that it didnīt mather if a posted it here in the 700 thred. Didnīt find a v800!
But to the prob... some mp3īs work when i have run them in the DRM Packager, and sent them to the phone. (i use usb, and they will be stored on the memory stick) But some doesnīt work. When i try to select them as a ringtone the v800 says "Cannot use this file Delete file?" The weird thing is... that some will work and some doesnīt? Isnīt that weird?
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[ This Message was edited by: zerokillz on 2004-12-17 10:58 ]
Posted by sevastos
@Cybervisitor
I was just sharing the problems I faced. And I did transfered the .dm files to the root directory. But I'm telling you again, it happens to MY computer, when I put a single word as the filename, the phone doesn't recognize the file and prompt me to delete it.
Posted by CyberVisitor
@sevastos
Then it's a problem related to your PC - not the phone itself.
Posted by xiaoka
ok thanks for all this info, but unfortunately in my case (Japanese V802, which runs R1G firmware), this still isn't working.
Can you guys help clarify some stuff for me? hopefully i can get this to work:
1) I don't really care about ringtones, I want the MP3s to be playable in the media player. Right now I can't play anything except the mp3s that came with the phone. (.dcf files). Does the R2V thing apply only to mp3s playing as ringtones or playing at all?
2) Right now I can't play any mp3s I load unto the phone, I have done the DRM packer and created the .dm version of the file, and bluetoothed it to the phone, it shows up in the proper directory, but it says 'cannot play this file as drm protection key is missing' when you try to play it.
any ideas? unfortunately since I have the japanese version, I'm sure they've set every possible barrier up to stop you from using your own content...
thanks.
Posted by quoling
Hi,
Sorry can't help with any of the problems, but would love to know how/where I can get this firmware from. I know there are shops etc listed but none are near where I am...is there anywhere I can download the firmware?
Pete
Posted by xiaoka
ACK, ok I found out why I can't play anything on my Japanese V8202SE...
BECAUSE... (according to the Sony Ericsson Knowledge base)...
The Japanese version only plays SD (separate distribution) encoded DRM packed mp3s.... (i'm talking play at all, not just use for ringtones, etc).
why? because they f'ing want to shaft you into buying music from them. Sorry, I'm fummin' mad about this!!!
Posted by speedster72
I am having the same problems making mp3's work on my SE v800. I know this subject has been discussed already and the solution seems to involve encoding the mp3's with the FRM key from SE'website. However, the download from the site is only compatible with PC's, I have a macintosh and therefore cannot use this tool to obtain the DRM key. does anyone have any suggestions on how I can make these mp3's play as ringtones? there is no problem with them playing in the media player, just as ringtones.
Any help would be most appreciated.
Thank you
Posted by Nixs
Hey guys... I'm new to esato so I'm not quite sure if I'm asking this question at the right place but here goes...
I recently bought a Vodafone branded SE v800 with a 512Mb duostick and I'm having problem with two things... I can't seem to find the mp3's I've stored on the stick on the phone. I can clearly see the stick as a removable disk on my computer, and I can clearly see the files on the stick. But I can't seem to find 'em through the phone. What's up with that? It's driving me insane!
The second problem is concerning mp3 ringtones. I've scouted around forums to find a way around the branding and every forum I've found and the guy at the store told me about the DRM packager found at SE's developersite. BUT... I can't find it.. It's nowhere to find. Can anyone help me with that? Send it to me or something... I reallyreallyreally really want it!
Please help...
/Nick
Posted by quoling
Hi All,
I know this is an old subject - but I have eventually found someone williing to upgade my firmware - however they say that the only ones they can find are:
R2AA003
R2Y005
and the newest one R2AE033
Will any of these allow the use of MP3's? - I am a bit relunctant to have it done on my phone as the shop is a bit 'dodgy' - but its the only one I can find..
Any advice
Thanks
Quoling
Posted by quoling
It's ok I have found the answer myself from here:
http://www.esato.com/archive/t.php/t-66330
Can eve use my ipod tunes as well
cheers
Quoling
Posted by KAZAK4LIFE
Thanx to all of ya, solved the problem of two months searching! Now have R2AE033 and MP3 works great! Respectzzzz
[ This Message was edited by: KAZAK4LIFE on 2005-02-28 00:13 ]
Posted by mikebatch
Hi.
I have firmw. R2AE033
and i use USB handset manager.
My problem is that i cant transfer the .dm file to the phone.
the guide say to the root dir. but what the hell is that, i've tried to transfer the .dm file everywhere on the phone, from the filemanager, and it just says "This file is not allowed to be updated to the handset!"
how can i get the .dm file on to the phone? any suggestions welcome?
Posted by CyberVisitor
@all
Did anyone ever find out the new link for the DRM Packager so I can update the initial post?
Posted by iamtheno1
I am also after the DRM Packager.
Can someone please email it to me ... daniel.johnston@thales-tts.com
or put the link up.
As I can find the link I would appreciate it being emailed to me.
Thanks
Posted by Sionster
DRM Packager is here:
http://sethxp.com/index-3a.html
From other forums this seems to work on othe SE phones but not on my SE S700 phone (or the k700 from what I've read...this seems to require mp3 files to be in a 'protected' .dcf file.....Can't seem to find a converter for this anywhere...anybody any ideas?..If I make my own music - why can't I use them as a ring tone....me not a happy bunny
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Posted by boatboy
Like speedster I want to use mp3 as ringtones on my vodafone k700i and have a mac. I can send and play files no problem, the use function is disabled. Also how do I know what version of software my phone is running?
Cheers
Posted by frank2345babies
when i did this i just created DRM content and the converted files were sent directly to my phone i didnt have to do anything. i then deleted the old ones from my fone to save memory and have now realised that the .DM files cannot be sent by bluetooth or other means is that normal
Posted by frank2345babies
when i did this i just created DRM content and the converted files were sent directly to my phone i didnt have to do anything. i then deleted the old ones from my fone to save memory and have now realised that the .DM files cannot be sent by bluetooth or other means is that normal.
Posted by shizznah
nice guide cybervisitor. works for me.
you might want to update the original post though. i had to find the drm packager somewhere else since the sony ericsson website no longer publishes it. i found it here http://sethxp.com/index-3a.html compliments of sethxp.
Posted by CyberVisitor
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I'm glad this guide is still usefull. About the broken link, yes, I'm aware that Sony Ericsson has removed the application. If people do a search, I'm sure they find the application though
Posted by shizznah
ah shucks... i need R2V001. can listen to them on mediaplayer now but can't set as ringtones.
by the way, how do i go about upgrading to R2V001? oh i see... downloading off the sony ericsson site.
by the way, what numpty i am. i didn't even know what model phone i was using. haha... don't flame me for that. i just realised you were referring to the k700i whilst i'm using the k750i. as you can tell, i'm no phone whizz... how can i find out what my phone's current firmware is?
looking at this thread, i think my mobile's firmware is R1C004.
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=92737 so do you know if i still need to upgrade to the R2V001, knowing it's a k750i now?
by the way, i don't think the sony ericsson site has any firmware updates for the k750i
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